Anyone using 4 different speakers in the same 4x12?

[JohnnyGtar]

I was thinking of using 4 different speakers in the same 4x12 cab for recording purposes. Could be cool. Mine is an Egnater Arageddon with 2 T75's and 2 K100's. Someday down the road, I'd like to put a V30 in there, since I love them. So, I'd have a T75, a K100, a V30 and a 4th speaker. What you ya'll suggest for a 4th speaker? Greenback? EV? Something else? Any potential problems I should factor in before getting a couple more speakers? I play hard rock and old school metal, but I also love beautiful clean tones.

OR... I could sell the 4x12 (which is in mint condition) and use that money to get a reactive load and use IR's. Do you think that makes more sense?

Your advice would be appreciated!

 

[Techdeth]

Walt I thought you were getting rid of analog stuff ?

 

[ZEN Amps]

A good load with some quality IR's is no doubt a great solution, but there's a lot of fun (and tones) to be had with a versatile 412. We have several loaded with four different options for recording and it works beautifully.

In your case a greenback of some flavour makes sense. For classic rock tones a G12M reissue or the EVH is a good choice, or if you prefer brighter tones you could consider an H-magnet like the Creamback H75.

 

[JohnnyGtar]

Walt I thought you were getting rid of analog stuff ?

I'm considering doing that.

 

[JohnnyGtar]

A good load with some quality IR's is no doubt a great solution, but there's a lot of fun (and tones) to be had with a versatile 412. We have several loaded with four different options for recording and it works beautifully.

In your case a greenback of some flavour makes sense. For classic rock tones a G12M reissue or the EVH is a good choice, or if you prefer brighter tones you could consider an H-magnet like the Creamback H75.

Thanks!

 

[TotallyRadGuitars]

I did this for a while. I had 4 different speakers in a straight cab and each with its own jack. It was useful at times but I found that something was missing like that. Like, I prefered 1 speaker in the big cab over a smaller 1x12, but it still sounded weaker to me. I compromised by doing pairs of speakers in an X pattern, and each pair has a jack. Then I can still use all 4 by using the parallel speaker outputs on most amps, or just the 2 for recording, or hook up two heads to the same cab for A/B testing.

I just can't stomach the IR's, I hate to use the cliche but the speaker moving air in the room is important to me to enjoy playing. Just my personal preference there.

 

[Techdeth]

I'm considering doing that.

Don’t !

 

[RaceU4her]

I have multiple cabs with all different speakers for recording

 

[Geo]

No, you crazy bastard.

 

[JohnnyGtar]

A good load with some quality IR's is no doubt a great solution, but there's a lot of fun (and tones) to be had with a versatile 412. We have several loaded with four different options for recording and it works beautifully.

In your case a greenback of some flavour makes sense. For classic rock tones a G12M reissue or the EVH is a good choice, or if you prefer brighter tones you could consider an H-magnet like the Creamback H75.

Thank you!

 

[thegame]

If you’re into untameable phase cancellation orgies, go right ahead